Look at almost any circuit, and it’s nearly sure that there will be a capacitor included in it. These two-terminal electrical components rank alongside resistors.

In a metal like copper, however, the outer electrons swim around freely and are shared by all the atoms. That’s why ...

Researchers show nanoscale memristors can calibrate electrical resistance without complex labs or extreme conditions, opening metrological uses in electronics.

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The Treedix multifunction USB cable tester quickly identifies which cables still work and which ones belong in the recycling bin.